Local Time in Madrid, Spain
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Madrid
- Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in MadridBBC · 2d ago
- Watch: Spain World Cup champions receive royal welcome in MadridBBC · 2d ago
- Spain: Firefighters battle major wildfire north of MadridDW.com · 23h ago
- Real Madrid 'win' 2026 World Cup with more goals scored than any other clubESPN · 3d ago
- Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near MadridAl Jazeera · 1d ago
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Local Vibe
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi). Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 660 metres (2,170 ft) above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Madrid right now?
- The current time in Madrid, Spain is 10:48:02 PM (CEST), which is UTC+2.
- What time zone is Madrid in?
- Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CEST, UTC+2.
- Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Madrid observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Madrid?
- Madrid is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).